tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post4067206125576309098..comments2015-07-17T19:28:39.309-05:00Comments on Winkie's Way: January 24, 2009Tharinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553983156612215920noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-20673445624471135862009-02-27T13:57:00.000-06:002009-02-27T13:57:00.000-06:00Wow...glad it all worked out...great composure you...Wow...glad it all worked out...great composure you handle the situation well.<BR/><BR/>Fred Smilek is the acting president of the Society to Save Endangered Species. It was founded two years ago by Fred Smilek along with his two best friends Charles and Jonathan. http://www.fredjsmilek.comFred Smilekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01736714613586549732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-44859293719636813702009-02-16T19:40:00.000-06:002009-02-16T19:40:00.000-06:00Incredible! cannot believe that the gentlemen at t...Incredible! cannot believe that the gentlemen at the indian embassy were so helpful!! <BR/>I've NEVER had a good experience at the indian embassies in the US. Always a third degree treatment, with the woman at the counter having a constipated look! <BR/>SO glad that it all worked out well. <BR/>The fact that you stepped up to help the other mom - awfully sweet!Girl Next Door (gnd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01590619021049889904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-38347154313132734652009-02-13T15:50:00.000-06:002009-02-13T15:50:00.000-06:00I was in tears when I read your account. I admire ...I was in tears when I read your account. I admire your courage to send the boys and R away. To remember to pray at the altar in such tense moments is something most of us forget and I'm so glad it al l workd out well for you. May Baba bless you and your family always.Aditi's Albumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02613941074676252797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-68249073311320078482009-02-13T09:34:00.000-06:002009-02-13T09:34:00.000-06:00WHOA!we had a similar experience with our passport...WHOA!<BR/><BR/>we had a similar experience with our passports - the american embassy in london lost them. the guys at the indian consulate were awesome. mebbe i'll do a post on it some time!<BR/><BR/>now going off to read your next post.choxboxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03741540918529448553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-18934894603809105452009-02-13T01:01:00.000-06:002009-02-13T01:01:00.000-06:00What an adventure! So glad everything turned out o...What an adventure! So glad everything turned out ok. You're always such a joy to read :)Mystic Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043803636315553905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-72820655209473515472009-02-12T22:14:00.000-06:002009-02-12T22:14:00.000-06:00Wow!...Quite an adventure. I guess in the end, not...Wow!...Quite an adventure. I guess in the end, not renewing the passport was a blessing in disguise. I was so prompt in doing mine right when approaching 6 months to expiration.....only the embassy/UPS lost the passport. Yikes! and they gave me the run around to get a new one.<BR/><BR/>I am glad all went well and you guys had a fabulous trip.Raj Krishnamurthynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-38758575570662218502009-02-12T16:41:00.000-06:002009-02-12T16:41:00.000-06:00Piper : I am sure you would have done well too! So...Piper : I am sure you would have done well too! Somehow when you are forced to face something...you find a way to make the best of it! Sort of like an innate defense mechanism..<BR/><BR/>KM : Yeah, me too!<BR/><BR/>nm : Aww. So the account was so boring that you had to yawn and a few tears streamed down??? :D<BR/><BR/>Ardra : This was truly a journey for me on many different levels. I am happy that it is for you too. I am happy that you feel blessed. Playing the instrument for this connection is a blessing in itself. Hugs!<BR/><BR/>Abha : I hope you remember this way before you travel and everything is in place for you when you do! :P<BR/><BR/>Poppy : Thank you so much. Could sense your warmth and it makes me happy.<BR/><BR/>Sumati : Thank you.:)<BR/><BR/>Nino's Mum : Hugs! Did I now? Glad then. Very glad.<BR/><BR/>CoS : Thank you. :) Thank you so much.<BR/><BR/>Subha : Drama it was indeed. Divine drama! :)<BR/><BR/>AP : Thank you dear. I realise I have a lot of writing left to do now...will get to it soon. :)<BR/><BR/>Nila : Thank you Nila. Dreams are yet another medium of connecting, aren't they? Its almost portentuous to me that you dreamed of meeting us in our Chennai home...esp., since we are even more consumed with thoughts to go back home, esp., after this trip. Wow. I have also wished many times that I were left alone, whenever I got esp. frazzled with the boys. And this time when I got it, I realised how empty and meaningless it was. The day they leave home to make thier lives is not going to be a very pretty one, at this rate!<BR/><BR/>Sujatha : Lol. I admire your enthusiasm at reading back on old posts. Thank you for making your presence felt in comments. Its always nice to come upon a new reader.<BR/><BR/>CA : You know...I have always heard of more callous stories w.r.t Embassy officials. I am glad you and I have had such positive experiences.Tharinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553983156612215920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-32258842012106128802009-02-12T15:51:00.000-06:002009-02-12T15:51:00.000-06:00Lovely ... feel good post ! So glad things worked ...Lovely ... feel good post ! So glad things worked out for you !<BR/><BR/> I must add the folks at Indian Embassy are really great !! We needed their emergency services sometime back and they went out of their way to accommodate us and help us out ! Those folks are kind people with a heart !!Cantaloupes.Amma (CA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06507339903683786496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-24906635183791376642009-02-12T12:36:00.000-06:002009-02-12T12:36:00.000-06:00Hi Tharini,I am an avid reader of your blog and I ...Hi Tharini,<BR/><BR/>I am an avid reader of your blog and I love the way you write. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad everything worked out fine - but the way you have written is amazing. Unbelieveable - <BR/>I was missing your update on blog so much I started reading again all the entries from 2008!! <BR/><BR/>I cant wait for accounts about bil's wedding and meting your dear friend. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Sujatha RameshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-31342621168357682482009-02-12T11:00:00.000-06:002009-02-12T11:00:00.000-06:00Tara, I have goose pimples as i read it and more s...Tara, I have goose pimples as i read it and more so tears in my eyes when i read the lines where ur dh saw swami's pic in flight. i wish i could just talk to u. interestingly 3 days back i had a dream that i meet u and ur family in ur chennai home. i hv not seen u or talked to u but had this dream. its really so true that swami's divine play made the authorities in the consulate to be so considerate and do the needful. (given the fact how the govt staff are usually). i learn so much from ur posts. <BR/>it also opened my eyes about wishing carefully. sometimes, i wish for some things just out of frustration of the situation that later i regret for.sai_nilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-81226101585098658952009-02-12T10:01:00.000-06:002009-02-12T10:01:00.000-06:00on you tharini! only you can go through such situa...on you tharini! only you can go through such situation with out breaking down... only you can find such positive energy and thoughts during difficult moments. very inspiring. i am glad you made it to india. waiting to hear all about the rest of your trip and thambi's birthday celebration.APhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08745723810430374883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-23051879017877866122009-02-12T09:20:00.000-06:002009-02-12T09:20:00.000-06:00Whew, what a drama T! You are truly blessed.Whew, what a drama T! You are truly blessed.Subhashreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02056826644628075658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-5367516781864721022009-02-12T04:24:00.000-06:002009-02-12T04:24:00.000-06:00WoW Tharini! Amazing. I had my heart in my mouth w...WoW Tharini! Amazing. I had my heart in my mouth when I was reading this post and was praying that the end would be positive. I am so glad everything went just fine for you.Collection Of Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07468289525061134465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-83155217776543841292009-02-12T03:58:00.000-06:002009-02-12T03:58:00.000-06:00Sniff, beautiful post Tharini, can't wait for the ...Sniff, beautiful post Tharini, can't wait for the following parts.<BR/>I loved the link on the jyothi meditation. Was moved beyond words reading about your and your husband's faith in the divine - you reminded me of someone very dear to me.Nino's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14772512291327435370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-92122070016050131602009-02-12T02:34:00.000-06:002009-02-12T02:34:00.000-06:00helo this is nice post..thanks for sharing.keep ur...helo this is nice post..thanks for sharing.keep ur good one.sumatihttp://netwalker.blog.co.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-16586097982364942012009-02-12T01:35:00.000-06:002009-02-12T01:35:00.000-06:00What a beautiful beautiful story T! I have missed ...What a beautiful beautiful story T! I have missed reading you. I was with you every moment !Poppyhttp://babiesanon.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-23990498432005854462009-02-12T00:39:00.000-06:002009-02-12T00:39:00.000-06:00:)awesome as always Tharini.and the day i travel a...:)<BR/><BR/>awesome as always Tharini.<BR/><BR/>and the day i travel abroad, i will remember this experience.<BR/><BR/>cheers!<BR/><BR/>abhaMama - Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06330103540647472728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-83760292871692262872009-02-12T00:34:00.000-06:002009-02-12T00:34:00.000-06:00Dear Tharini,I cannot begin to explain the effect ...Dear Tharini,<BR/>I cannot begin to explain the effect this post had on me at various levels...<BR/>but I'm sure you'll understand.<BR/>The way you tried to remain optimistic throughout- especially during that night alone at home with all the belongings of your dearest ones around you...<BR/>the way you tried to seek strength,<BR/>the way you counted your blessings- <BR/>your husband's tryst with Faith inflight...<BR/>so inspiring Tharini...<BR/>am feeling so glad and blessed myself...<BR/>love and hugs<BR/>ardraArdrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005169454353807178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-48563283089293062042009-02-11T23:14:00.000-06:002009-02-11T23:14:00.000-06:00I had tears in my eyes when I finished reading it....I had tears in my eyes when I finished reading it. Even though everything went well for you guys but I pray never again! :D~nmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483363042572158612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-43299570617394167122009-02-11T22:01:00.000-06:002009-02-11T22:01:00.000-06:00abs awesome. I agree that it is a miracle - so man...abs awesome. I agree that it is a miracle - so many things could have gone wrong. I am so so glad it all worked out, despite so many tense moments.Kodi's Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887052887207435095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-8693398270201306382009-02-11T21:19:00.000-06:002009-02-11T21:19:00.000-06:00whoa! what an adventure you had! :) Hats off to yo...whoa! what an adventure you had! :) Hats off to you girl! I cant imagine what I wouldve done under the circumstances!Piper ..http://www.blogger.com/profile/02315500028808314079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-22489775660850621842009-02-11T18:43:00.000-06:002009-02-11T18:43:00.000-06:00Sujatha..Thanks. To be honest, I never really trie...Sujatha..Thanks. To be honest, I never really tried to bring it out...its just something that is always there...sort of like the background music of my life, faint at times, more easy to tune in to at others...its ever present.<BR/><BR/>Shree : Wow. A soul sister in this voyage then! :) You would have known the exact ordeal...Tharinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553983156612215920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-48355596500556741682009-02-11T18:34:00.000-06:002009-02-11T18:34:00.000-06:00Thiru : Thanks. Looking back, I got very lucky!!!S...Thiru : Thanks. Looking back, I got very lucky!!!<BR/><BR/>Swat : I think there was enough thrill in this to make it a good story! ;)<BR/><BR/>Manisha : Welcome to the blog, and more so...the comment space! Thanks for the love and the peace and the hugs...all 3 things, we all could do with more of!<BR/><BR/>VJ : Ahhh. You're one step ahead of ne. I thought I could take a break now..:)<BR/><BR/>Viji : Go do it. I am happy if my mistake serves to remind another to be more careful!Tharinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553983156612215920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-57295032187989674882009-02-11T17:37:00.000-06:002009-02-11T17:37:00.000-06:00Hi,Mine expired in Jan 09 and I forgot about it ti...Hi,<BR/>Mine expired in Jan 09 and I forgot about it till now.Your post reminded me to renew it asap.Really admire the way you managed to come out of it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/>Vijivijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047715549933165440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19027076.post-18661210264122628882009-02-11T17:18:00.000-06:002009-02-11T17:18:00.000-06:00Great Post! I loved the way you had tried to bring...Great Post! I loved the way you had tried to bring out the spirituality in this post. Loved it.<BR/>SujaSujathahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02719532148238343422noreply@blogger.com